Why this album works
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions atmospheric background focus dynamic emotional journeys
- Context
- Released on November 7, 1980, 'Gentlemen Take Polaroids' was Japan's fourth studio album and marked their transition into a more polished sound. Following the critical success of 'Quiet Life,' this album showcased their artistic evolution as they embraced synthesizers and complex arrangements, further defining their place in the emerging new wave scene.
- If you like
- new wave
Gentlemen Take Polaroids is an album by Japan, released in 1980. A sophisticated blend of art rock and new wave, layered with atmospheric synths and haunting melodies. 'Gentlemen Take Polaroids' reached number 5 on the UK Albums Chart, solidifying Japan's prominence in the new wave movement. The album was praised for its innovative production and has influenced numerous artists within the genre, including Duran Duran and other synth-pop acts that followed. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Gentlemen Take Polaroids sound like?
A sophisticated blend of art rock and new wave, layered with atmospheric synths and haunting melodies. Rooted in new wave.
What makes Gentlemen Take Polaroids by Japan notable?
'Gentlemen Take Polaroids' reached number 5 on the UK Albums Chart, solidifying Japan's prominence in the new wave movement. The album was praised for its innovative production and has influenced numerous artists within the genre, including Duran Duran and other synth-pop acts that followed. Released on November 7, 1980, 'Gentlemen Take Polaroids' was Japan's fourth studio album and marked their transition into a more polished sound. Following the critical success of 'Quiet Life,' this album showcased their artistic evolution as they embraced synthesizers and complex arrangements, further defining their place in the emerging new wave scene.
Who is Gentlemen Take Polaroids for?
Gentlemen Take Polaroids works well if you're into long, immersive listening sessions, atmospheric background focus and dynamic emotional journeys.
How many songs are on Gentlemen Take Polaroids?
Gentlemen Take Polaroids has 8 tracks, running approximately 46 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Gentlemen Take Polaroids Standout 7:07
- 2 Swing 6:26
- 3 Burning Bridges 5:20
- 4 My New Career 3:52
- 5 Methods of Dance Standout 6:53
- 6 Ain’t That Peculiar 4:40
- 7 Nightporter Standout 6:57
- 8 Taking Islands in Africa 5:13
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